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The Hong Kong piece was excellent. At the time the Brits cavalierly handed the city to the People’s Republic of China, my only question, like yours, was how long assimilation would take. Can you imagine Churchill doing that?! Please keep being a voice of reason in this “Big Bang” the U.S.A. is experiencing. There are a few of us listening, albeit it probably too old and tired to do much about it. P.S.: Serious question... Is there anyone in politics today who is a beacon of light, someone with integrity, clarity of thinking and dynamic leadership ability? If so, perhaps you can do a column on him/her. – Chris S. P.J. O’Rourke response: Chris, thank you very much for your kind words. Writing is a bit of a lonely job sometimes – it’s not like there’s a studio audience applauding (or even booing) while you’re at your keyboard. A shout-out from a reader means a lot to a writer. Please know how much I appreciate it. Like you, I can’t imagine Churchill doing what was done to Hong Kong. But I can imagine, all too well, either the president or his election opponent doing something of that kind to people whom we are supposed to be protecting. As to your serious question... My short answer would be, “No.” My longer answer would be, “No, damn it.” There are some people in politics with integrity, some with clarity of thinking, and some with dynamic leadership ability. But finding
Re: American Consequences Welcomes Trish Regan Trish, I miss watching you on Fox. So glad I get to read your stories again! – Betty B. So happy to find Trish Regan here... I subscribed immediately. Thank you! – S.J. Liked you on Fox, like you know. Keep up the good work! – David M. Trish Regan response : It’s wonderful to have so many supportive readers here! Thank you, and I’m thrilled to be able to connect with you in these new mediums. Keep me posted and let me know what you think of this month’s piece on the increasing challenges of our American middle class. Re: P.J. on Covering the 1997 Hong Kong ‘Handover’ Just a note to thank you for American Consequences. I have enjoyed your writing since reading Parliament of Whores 20+ years ago. It should be required reading for every high school junior or senior. (At one time, the language would have been considered inappropriate for that age group, but they hear much worse in their music, videos, TV, etc.).
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